Page 68 of 104 M2616CT (Cordless Telephone)553-3001-108 Standard 9.00 April 2000Shock hazardsThe telephone is not intended for direct connection to the public switchednetwork or other exposed plant networks, because the exposed pins on thehandset cradle (where the handset sits) creates a possible outlet for harmfulvoltage. The M2616CT is designed to be used with a Meridian PBX. Beforeinstalling the M2616CT refer to M2616CT Cordless Telephone User Guide.Proper installation and charging procedures for the M2616CT battery packare required to reduce risk of fire or injury to persons.If the battery is cracked or damaged discard the battery. A damaged batterycan leak electrolytes which are toxic if swallowed, are corrosive and cancause damage to the eyes and skin.Do not short circuit the battery. Exercise care in handling batteries in ordernot to short the battery with conducting materials such as rings, bracelets, andkeys. The battery or conductor may overheat and cause burns.Power requirementsBoth the M2616CT telephone and the M2018 telephone are loop powered.Loop power uses +15 V and –15 V sources and assumes 3500 feet maximumloop length of 24 AWG (0.5 mm) wire and a minimum of 13.5 V at thetelephone terminals. The RF deck which power the handset requires a walltransformer (Class 2 power supply Output rated at 7.5vdc).The M2616CT handset uses rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium batteries. Both700 mAh and 1000 mAh battery with or without vibrate alerter are available.Battery charge time for the 700 mAh battery takes approximately 2.25 hourswhen attached to the handset and provides approximately 4 hours continuoustalk time if the handset backlight is turned on. If the handset backlight isturned off, up to five hours of continuous talk tome is provided, depending onusage. Up to 72 hours standby battery time is provided when the handset isoff of the base unit.The 1000 mAh battery takes up to 2.5 hours to charge when attached t thehandset and provided approximately 5.5 hours continuous talk time if thehandset backlight is turned on. If the handset backlight is turned off, up to 7hours of continuous talk time is provided, depending on usage. Up to 86 hoursstandby battery time is provided when the handset is off the base unit.